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Howard Nolan Nester, 79, of Palestine, WV, passed away, Friday, October 9, 2026, with his loving wife by his side, from complications of Alzheimer's.
He was born November 10, 1946, at Spencer, the son of the late Howard Harlan and Jessie Opal Tanner Nester.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Angie and an infant brother, Roland.
Howard is survived by his wife, Sherry Nester of Palestine; a daughter, Michelle (Ty) Cain and a grandson, Ryan all of Spencer.
He retired from Dupont with 27 years of service, where he made many friends.
Howard was extremely proud to have served in the Armed Forces. You never saw him without his Army cap on. He was a hard-working man who always wanted to get every job done perfectly.
He was a lover of animals. Over the years, he had several dogs and many, many cats. Among his cats was one extra special cat named Sugar Baby, who slept with him every night.
Howard will be deeply missed by his wife Sherry and family and friends.
The family extends special thanks to Camden Clark Hospital doctors and nurses and very special thanks to Dr. Joan Allman who took great care of him in his last hours.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 14 at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial with military rites will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Spencer.
The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service.
Condolences may be shared at www.taylorfuneralhomeinc.com